Not Exactly Mr. Darcy Tour & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: Not Exactly Mr. Darcy
Author: Carolyn Miller
Genre: Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction
Release Date: December, 2025
Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances
When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne’s brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv’s vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways.
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About the Author
Carolyn Miller is an inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. Together with her husband, she has pastored a church for ten years and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher.
A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.
MY REVIEW
I am probably one of few readers who isn’t a huge fan of that famous book so many love. I know there have been shows produced around it and it has many fans but I’m not one of them. Why am I telling you this? Simply because now I see where all the excitement comes from. I started reading this book and found myself wanting to read the other famous book, see the movie and experience the famous scene at the water fountain. The author captures the characters realistically with grace. I love how I’m transported to England where Liam grabs at my heartstrings. He has had to endure a lot due to his family. The town he lives in protects him from outsiders who want to gossip and spread rumors about his family.
Getting to know Liam better I could feel his pain as heartbreak after heartbreak came. It’s no wonder he protects his feelings at all cost. Liam became my favorite character the more the author revealed about him. I could picture this man who hides his emotions while inside he feels defeated. I couldn’t wait to see where the story would go as the author delivers a look at how the past can bring a new beginning.
Liv has come to care for her grandmother and hopefully find a direction for her life. Being passed up for a promotion of sorts has led her to rethink her future. I adored how she came to see the glorious Hartbury Hall. The place is prestigious and many find its history fascinating. Liv is beside herself when she finds out that she has been chosen to help reopen the historic place where many memories are cherished. First impressions of Liam don’t exactly excite Liv as she realizes that she will be working closely with him. Can she break through his wall of rejection and give him hope?
I love how new life is bringing excitement to the village as news of a reopening soon will happen. I can hear the whispers in town as people start to get curious about the place that has sat alone for so long. We are delighted as readers to take a tour inside this famous Hall where beauty enhances walls, gardens that invite peace and history that captures a time when even the slightest hint of romance was possible. The author has outdone herself in this story with riveting drama, history and the need to believe in yourself. It’s time to let go of the past, allow God to open your eyes to His plans and find that there is alway hope.
“It’s good to go where you are celebrated , not just tolerated”
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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Life on Chickadee Lane, January 11
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 11
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For Him and My Family, January 13
Lyssa Loves Books, January 13
Blossoms and Blessings, January 14
Mornings at Character Cafe, January 14
Holly’s Book Corner, January 15
Mrs. Ryan Moser’s book and movie reviews , January 15
Pause for Tales, January 16
Mary Hake, January 16
Cover Lover Book Review, January 17
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, January 18
To Everything There Is A Season, January 19
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Carolyn is giving away the grand prize of a print copy of the book and a $25 Amazon eGift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/P3So9/not-exactly-mr-darcy-celebration-tour-giveaway
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